In 2024 the police declared Violence against women and girls (VAWG) as a national emergency. VAWG manifests in complex and evolving ways, affecting millions of women and girls across the UK across the UK. To reach the government’s target of halving VAWG over 10 years a coordinated approach across policing, healthcare, education, social care, and the third sector is essential.

• Between 2018 and 2023, VAWG-related crimes have increased by 37% (NPCC, 2024)
• Over one in four women are estimated to be victims of sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetime (National Audit Office, 2025)
• A woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK (National Police Chiefs’ Council, 2024).

Join us at this one day online conference to hear leading researchers, policymakers, and frontline professional share insights and practical strategies for building a society where all women and girls can live free from violence.